2006 Jeep Liberty electrical system problems

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 70 MPH, a smell of burnt plastic was noticed. The vehicle pulled over, and flames erupted from under the passenger glove compartment. The contact extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher, and a police report was taken. The driver sustained blisters on his right hand while putting the fire out. The contact believed the fire could have been electrical since the fire started from the air conditioning blower area.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the park safety cable would not allow the key to be removed from the ignition without warning. Also, the contact had to place her finger under the console to push the switch that allowed the key to be released. The contact also mentioned that the gear easily shifted into neutral. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.